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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does the captain suggest must be celebrated in a special manner?
(a) The Captain's wedding.
(b) Ottilie's debutante ball.
(c) Eduard's homecoming.
(d) Charlotte's birthday.

2. How do Eduard, Charlotte, and the captain speak of the concept of elective affinities?
(a) In terms of men, women, children, and animals.
(b) In terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(c) In terms of A, B, C, and D.
(d) In terms of apples, oranges, bananas, and pears.

3. Whom does the master of the estate propose come to live with himself and his wife?
(a) The Baroness.
(b) The Captain.
(c) The General.
(d) The Count.

4. What trait is the man who often visits the estate known for?
(a) For bragging about his wealth.
(b) For his many extra-marital affairs.
(c) For settling all manner of disputes.
(d) For high-class begging.

5. What nickname do both the master of the estate and his male guest share?
(a) Otto.
(b) Augie.
(c) Rolf.
(d) Jules.

Short Answer Questions

1. What building do the captain and Eduard decide to construct on the grounds of the estate?

2. Early in the novel, what is the general feeling among the four main occupants of the household?

3. What activity are the married couple primarily engaged in at the beginning of the novel?

4. What general plans do Eduard and the captain have for the estate?

5. What is the second main project the male guest of the estate proposes to his hosts?

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